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The Right Direction: Protecting International Students at Work

RLC’s Dr Linda Tucker and Sean Stimson explain why international students are fearful of speaking out about workplace exploitation, and propose an innovative law reform-based solution.

9 April 2017

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RLC's Green Room is open for learning!

In March, we officially launched our brand new education hub at Redfern Legal Centre with a series of new weekly student clinics.

17 March 2017

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RLC in the Media: expert panel responds to 18C Inquiry Report

On 28 February radio 2SER convened a panel of legal and human rights experts to dissect findings the 18C Inquiry Report, tabled in Parliament on 28 February 2017.

28 February 2017

RLC in the media

RLC on FBI Backchat: Funding Cuts to CLCs

Our solicitors Will Dwyer (Credit & Debt) and Linda Tucker (Employment & Discrimination) talked to Hannah Pett on FBI's Backchat about what the pending federal govt cuts to Community Legal Centres will mean to our clients.

26 May 2016

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April: Submission to Domestic Violence and Gender Inequality Inquiry

Redfern Legal Centre made a submission to an inquiry into domestic violence and gender inequality conducted by the Commonwealth Senate Finance and Public Administration Committees.

21 April 2016

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Submission: Statutory Review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 - Addendum

With the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 still ongoing, RLC is pushing for law reform to protect all residents living in share housing.

12 April 2016

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Review of the small amount credit contracts and consumer lease laws

RLC routinely encounters vulnerable clients who have fallen victim to exploitative and misleading small amount credit contracts (SACCs) and ‘rent to buy’ consumer lease products.

7 April 2016

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RLC’s systemic responses to Private Training Colleges and VET FEE HELP complaints

RLC has assisted several vulnerable clients who have been compelled to sign up to inappropriate vocational training courses and VET FEE HELP loans.

29 March 2016

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Payday loan and consumer lease industry shake up

16 December 2015 Payday loan and consumer lease (or ‘rent-to-buy’) companies are under scrutiny as the Federal Treasury conducts a consultation and review of current laws.

16 December 2015

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RLC in Hansard: Residential Tenancies and Housing Legislation Amendment (Public Housing—Antisocial Behaviour) Bill 2015, Hon Fred Nile

The Hon Fred Nile, Reverend. 14 October 2015 Read it on Hansard

14 October 2015

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The Right Direction: Protecting International Students at Work

RLC's Green Room is open for learning!

RLC in the Media: expert panel responds to 18C Inquiry Report

RLC on FBI Backchat: Funding Cuts to CLCs

April: Submission to Domestic Violence and Gender Inequality Inquiry

Submission: Statutory Review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 - Addendum

Review of the small amount credit contracts and consumer lease laws

RLC’s systemic responses to Private Training Colleges and VET FEE HELP complaints

Payday loan and consumer lease industry shake up

RLC in Hansard: Residential Tenancies and Housing Legislation Amendment (Public Housing—Antisocial Behaviour) Bill 2015, Hon Fred Nile

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